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The Democratic frontrunner has been embroiled in an email scandal the entirety of her campaign. FBI agents who previously inspected Gen. David Petraeus’ mishandling of classified information have launched an investigation into the security of Clinton’s private email server, propelling the saga to new heights.

Over 300 emails on Clinton’s server potentially with secret information have been flagged for further inspection, "only" 5.1 percent of all emails processed thus far according to the State Department.

Attention has turned to Clinton’s longtime aide Huma Abedin for having her own email account on the home-brewed server. Abedin, the wife of disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner, has hired a team of lawyers due to the email fallout.

Secretary of State John Kerry said it is "very likely" Russia and China read his emails after successfully hacking the department. The hack began during Clinton’s time in Foggy Bottom and highlights the potential consequences of Clinton’s under-secured server.

Daniel Bassali is a Media Analyst for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from The George Washington University in 2014. Prior to joining the Free Beacon, he worked as a Press Assistant and Travel Aide on the Dr. Monica Wehby for U.S. Senate campaign in Oregon. Daniel is from Burke, Virginia, and lives in Washington D.C. His Twitter handle is @bassalid. You can reach him at bassali@freebeacon.com.